Mazda CX-50
Every model year 2023–2026: recalls, owner complaints, NHTSA crash ratings and EPA efficiency side by side, each value traced to the file it came from.
What changed year to year
Source: computed from the filed record- 2025: added hybrid; best combined mpg 27 → 38; 2 → 3 EPA configurations
| Head-to-head | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CX-50 vs Toyota RAV4 · Compact SUV | CX-50 +10.8 |
Common questions about the Mazda CX-50
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich Mazda CX-50 year is the best used buy?
On the recall record, the 2023 CX-50 comes out top of the years before the current one: Safety Signal grade B (85/100), 2 recalls and 63 owner complaints on file. That ranks paperwork, not condition — a specific car's history and service record still decide it.
What Mazda CX-50 years should I avoid?
2025 has the weakest recall record in this range. The year pages list every campaign, its severity and whether a repair exists yet.
How many recalls does the Mazda CX-50 have?
Across model years 2023–2026, NHTSA has posted 8 recall campaigns for the Mazda CX-50. They are counted per model year in the table above, because a campaign almost never covers the whole run — it covers a build range.